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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .