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
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WELCOME to the Hidden Beach - the world's most idyllic BOMB SITE .
Andrea Kubinova, 30, from London, became great friends with serial killer and necrophiliac, Dennis Nilsen .
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .