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.
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .