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.
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .