Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg. Sailing in the middle of a freshwater lake, the fishermen keep both hands free by perching on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the boat’s oar. Photographer David Lazar visited Inle Lake in the Taunggyi District of Shan State, Myanmar, also known as Burma, where the distinctive fishermen are a regular fixture.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A British diver has set a new world record for the longest warm water scuba dive by spending a mammoth 49 hours and 56 minutes under water .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .