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
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .