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
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A woman has lost over 13st after beating her addiction to POTATOES .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A woman has been left unable to smile after undergoing emergency surgery to remove infected lip fillers .
WOMB STROKE SURVIVOR AMAZES DOCS BY TAKING FIRST STEPS - A little girl who suffered a catastrophic stroke in the womb which would have killed an adult has stunned the medical world by learning to walk, talk and see .
Standing on the edge of a never-ending black hole, this is one leap you wouldn't want to make .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .