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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
