High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith. These daunting photographs were captured by Italian photographer Nicola Bombassei, 38, after he unexpectedly stumbled across the 3,000 meter high drop, at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy. 'The drop should have been fitted with a big wooden board over it, so that climbers can pass the cleft easily,' said Nicola. 'But when we arrived we couldn't find the board anywhere, and it was never an option not to complete the climb, so we had no choice but to take on the jump.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
