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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .