COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them. Climbing heights ranging from forty to a few hundred feet, they brave the ice towers as they make their way to the top. These amazing photographs were captured by Canadian outdoor adventure photographer Alain Denis, 41, after he decided to explore the frozen waterfalls in the Laurentian mountain area in Quebec, Canada.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .