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 .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .

WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .

Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .

Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .

These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .