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
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
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 WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .