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
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A woman has lost an incredible 13st after a group of men cruelly threw a kebab at her as she walked down the street .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .