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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .