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 pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
