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
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
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More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
