SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive. Equipped with a bird, gas lamp and net, he fishes without the aid of a rod by using an unusual method - first practiced in 960 AD. The fisherman, pictured in southern China, releases a cormorant bird which dives into the water and retrieves a carp, before returning to the fisherman’s reed raft. The stunning images of cormorant fishing were captured on the River Li in Guilin, China by Russian photographer Viktoriia Rogotneva when he visited the fishermen of Guilin.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
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A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
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 .
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FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .