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
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
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 .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .