A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs. Stood in the middle of Antarctica, the giant icebergs appear to be from an unearthly world. These stunning photographs were captured by American photographer Michael Leggero. ‘My images show pure nature, as that is how I describe Antarctica, simply pure nature,’ says the 43 year old, of Carthage, New York. ‘It is the only place on our planet that humans have not left a presence behind.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .