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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .