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
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
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A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .