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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .