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
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MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
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PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
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BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
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PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .