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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .