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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .