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 a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .