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 hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
MEET the real life sleeping beauty - who snoozed for TWO months when a rare sleep disorder took over her life and turned it into a nightmare .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .
Posh pooch owners are lapping their pets up in luxury by paying £1,500 for 22ct gold lined fine china DOG BOWLS .
A woman has shed half her body weight after undergoing a gastric sleeve op to shrink her stomach .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .