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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .