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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
