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.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .