AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world. Surrounded by rainforest and rolling hills, the views from the North Yungus Road in Bolivia are astounding. But travelling along this 40 mile track can come at a price. The narrow single-lane road has no railings and claims the lives of an estimated 300 travellers per year.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .