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.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .