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
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
