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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
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 .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .