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 photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .