FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat. Aerial shots of some of the TWO-MILLION pink flying birds that gather to feed in the world's largest desert lake resemble the type of tiny pink microbes they eat and give them their distinctive pink colour. But if you look a little closer you'll see the fantastic feathered creatures skimming gently over the serene waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya's spectacular Rift Valley. Travel photographer Michael Poliza, 55, from Hamburg in Germany travelled to the great lakes of Kenya and Tanzania to take these extraordinary pictures of Africa from above. 'These lakes are each an absolute flamingo paradise,' he said.
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .