These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world. The sulphur miners, pictured in East Java, Indonesia, risk their lives every day. Mining sulphur inside the crater of the Ijen volcano, they inhale clouds of toxic smoke and work tirelessly for 12 hours a day. Russian photographer Gleb Tarro, 43, of San Diego, California, travelled to the volcano and witnessed the men at work.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
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 .