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 Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
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 .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .