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
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .