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
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .