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
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
