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.
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .