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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .