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 a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
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A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .