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.
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
