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
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .