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.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .