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
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
