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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .