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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .