THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

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

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FIGHTING BABOONS

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SLAM DUNK DA FISH

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YOGA BEAR

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PEEKABOO SQUIRRELS EMERGE FROM THEIR NEST

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MAN AND TOY PIG SEARCH WORLD FOR MISSING CUDDLY COMPANION

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

CHEEKY WHITE TIGER CUB

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FROG FRIENDS

PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .

WAVING SEAL PUP

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

SURREAL WILDLIFE

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