FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat. Aerial shots of some of the TWO-MILLION pink flying birds that gather to feed in the world's largest desert lake resemble the type of tiny pink microbes they eat and give them their distinctive pink colour. But if you look a little closer you'll see the fantastic feathered creatures skimming gently over the serene waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya's spectacular Rift Valley. Travel photographer Michael Poliza, 55, from Hamburg in Germany travelled to the great lakes of Kenya and Tanzania to take these extraordinary pictures of Africa from above. 'These lakes are each an absolute flamingo paradise,' he said.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
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An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
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Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .