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.
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
