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
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .