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.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
