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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ADORABLE POLAR BEAR CUBS PLAY-FIGHT IN THE SNOW
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FIGHTING BABOONS
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An adorable young fallow deer peers over its shoulder and is greeted by a cheeky jackdaw crow sitting on its back .
BABY BEARS COPY FIGHTING ADULTS
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WINKING SQUIRREL
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? COUPLE TIE THE KNOT UNDERWATER
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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST
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SNAP-SHOT - 18 FOOT CROCODILE SAVAGELY KILLS WILDEBEEST
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