VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families. The residents of the small island, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, wade into danger when they travel an hour out to sea and into rough waves - in tiny man-made boats. Photographer Mario Gerth spent two weeks with the fishermen of four different villages, named Padje, Nungwi, StoneTown, and Matemwe. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, witnessed the daily hardship the locals endure to provide for their families by catching catfish, shark and tuna.
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A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
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HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .