A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates. The canyon is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents and every year these two continental plates drift about 2cm further apart. French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie dived to 49ft and captured these images during an expedition through the freshwater Silfra canyon, located in Thingvellir Lake, Iceland. The 40-year-old, of Montpellier, France, says: “I had the privilege to dive at the famous Silfra dive site, probably the most impressive freshwater rift in Iceland.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .