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
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .