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 adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .