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
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .