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
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .