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
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
