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
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
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A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .