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
THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A feisty squirrel takes on a fearsome foe when he decides to tackle a T-REX .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .