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.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .