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
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Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .