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
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .
AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .
Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .
An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .