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
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
