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
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
