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.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .