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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .