An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows. Standing on a flimsy wooden frame, the daredevil rider is a participant in an annual cattle race in the Tanah Datar regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Mud-caked competitors are dragged through paddy fields as part of Pacu Jawi, a festival where locals celebrate the end of the rice harvesting season. Indonesian photographer Teddy Winanda, 37, who has attended the event since 2012, witnessed this year’s race.
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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