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
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .