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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .