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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .