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
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .