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
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .