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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .