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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
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FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
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A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .