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
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .