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
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
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 .