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.
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .