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 THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .