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
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .