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
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .