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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
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 .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .