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.
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .