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 .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
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 host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .