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.
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .