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
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .