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.
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .