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
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .