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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
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 .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .