COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them. Climbing heights ranging from forty to a few hundred feet, they brave the ice towers as they make their way to the top. These amazing photographs were captured by Canadian outdoor adventure photographer Alain Denis, 41, after he decided to explore the frozen waterfalls in the Laurentian mountain area in Quebec, Canada.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A woman has lost over 13st after beating her addiction to POTATOES .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .