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 trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
