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
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .