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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .