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
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .