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
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .