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
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .