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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .