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 tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .