WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES. The luminous green lights that glow from the insects help to give the impression of an extract from a fairy-tale. The magical photographs were taken by photographer Takaaki Ishikawa, 55, on a trip to Nagoya City in Japan. 'Fireflies are very delicate creatures, so it is important to not catch or disturb them,' said Takaaki
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .