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
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .