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
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .