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
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
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 .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .