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
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
