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
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 .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .