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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .