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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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 .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .