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 family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .