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
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .