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
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .