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
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
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THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
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An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .