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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .