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.
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
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WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .