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.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .