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
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A psychology student from California looks so much like Game of Thrones' Jon Snow that he is mobbed by fans of the fantasy show .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California .
For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .
TWIN SISTERS from Australia have taken their sisterly bond to the extreme by spending £150,000 to look IDENTICAL .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .