BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED. Crossing a 61 metre stretch, the brave adventurers leave their clothes behind and wear only a single safety rope secured tightly around their waists, ankles, and in some cases - even their private parts. These risqué photographs were taken by Philadelphia photographer Jared Alden, 31, after his love of traveling and adventure merged into his passion for photography. Captured at an unknown slacklining location in the remote Utah dessert, these photographs show thrill seekers getting their kit off for the ultimate slacklining experience at the GGBY highline festival.
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .