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.
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .