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
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .