DRIFT WOOD is carefully crafted and transformed into this thought provoking masterpiece. Full of wildlife such as deer, giraffes, monkeys and even rhinos, this sculpture bursts with nature that surrounds mankind. The amazing sculpture was created by American sculpture Paul Baliker, 59, after sculpting became his obsession. ’I started out sculpting to put food on the table, I never dreamt of where it would lead,’ said Paul. ‘I hope that people can see the environmental message I attempt to portray, and perhaps think hard about the impact man has on the natural world.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .