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
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .