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
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .