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
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .