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
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
