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
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .