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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .