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
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .