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
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .