Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track. Located in Kolkata, India, the slum is home to around 1,000 residents and their makeshift shelters sit a foot away from the train tracks. Children gleefully play on the tracks throughout the day, and step aside whenever a train whistles by. Indian photographer Debosmita Das visited the slum, which stretches between 2 to 3 km, to document the dangerous living conditions.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
