SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
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PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
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COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
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