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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .