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
WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight .
If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .
An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .
A couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week and have received a special card from newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla .
The Royal Mail moggy, who is now facing eviction from the premises – MEET the Royal Mail moggy facing eviction from the sorting room by an ‘elf n’ safety diktat .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .