THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES
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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AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES
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POLAR BEAR PLAY
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
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PRAYING MANTIS MAKES AN UNLIKELY FRIEND
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THIRSTY SQUIRREL TAKES A BREAK
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CHILD SHEPHERDS OF THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS
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SUMMER’S OVER! SQUIRREL CLINGS TO UMBRELLA IN THE RAIN
An adorable red squirrel says goodbye to the summer as he shelters from the rain underneath a small blue umbrella .
GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL
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MUM SPENDS THOUSANDS ON FAKE BABIES INSTEAD OF HER REAL KIDS
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WOMAN TAUNTED FOR HUGE FEET OPENS STORE
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WAVING SEAL PUP
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .