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
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .