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.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .