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
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .