COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .

A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .

AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .