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
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .