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
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
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A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
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Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .