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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .