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 adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
