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
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .