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.
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .