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
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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 .
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THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
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SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .