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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them.
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FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge.
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world.
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water.
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light.
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack.
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