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
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .