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
football club has scored an own goal after it had to embarrassingly rename its stadium in honour of the DEVIL .
An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
Bathers on a New Zealand beach stripped naked and took to the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to shatter the record for the world's largest skinny dip .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .
Kelly Harvey, 30 and new boyfriend Ryan Archbold -A bereaved wife once voted Mum Of The Year has been convicted of benefit fraud after claiming widow's allowance long after her new partner had moved in .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .