COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice. The ice emits a blue glow as the climbers make their way down and move through the glacier. The stunning photographs were captured by American glacier trekking guide Jared Carlson on a trip to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. The 36-year-old was joined by climbing friend Jason Nelson, 37, as the pair explored the moulin, which is a circular, vertical well-like shaft within a glacier.
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FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
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Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
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Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .