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.
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
