Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg. Sailing in the middle of a freshwater lake, the fishermen keep both hands free by perching on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the boat’s oar. Photographer David Lazar visited Inle Lake in the Taunggyi District of Shan State, Myanmar, also known as Burma, where the distinctive fishermen are a regular fixture.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .