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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .