RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. Soaring through the air at 200mph, the eagles race to reach their keeper, in order to win first place in an annual festival, which celebrates the heritage of the Kazakh people. The Golden Eagle festival is held every October in Bayan-Olgii, a province in western Mongolia. Belgian photographer and software developer Stefan Cruysberghs captured the photographs when he travelled to the region to witness the occasion first-hand.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
