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
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .