Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .

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 .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

A reformed boozer, who spent nine months partying in Magaluf, has shed over 6 stone after ditching her ladette lifestyle to become a fitness fanatic .

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .

WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .