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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .