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
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .