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 chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
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PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
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Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
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