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
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .