From majestic glaciers to vast frozen plains as far as the eye can see ice is just as important to the world&s ecosystems as water air & trees & yet its presence & vital role on Earth is increasingly threatened by the effects of global warming & population growth-the inspiration behind French photographer Laurent Baheux&s latest endeavor Ice is Black Through breathtaking black-&-white images Baheux captures the world&s most beautiful icy landscapes & the fascinating animals that inhabit them We get close to creatures & landscapes that seem to be taken out of time Taken in such far-flung lands as Norway Iceland & Canada Baheux&s images present polar bears & their cubs foxes frolicking in snow & seals navigating icy waters While the photographs convey evocative beauty they also act as a call to action to protect these magnificent icy lands & the creatures that rely on them