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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
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A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .