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
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .