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
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
