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
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .