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
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
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SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
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