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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .