CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia. Away from modern civilization, children living in the Simien Mountains spend their gruelling days herding, or carrying, animals and walking miles through the rocky terrain. From the age of five these children are responsible for goats and sheep in the highlands and when they do rest, the boys and girls are schooled in classrooms made from mud, rocks and wood. German photographer Mario Gerth trekked 3,000 metres up the Ethiopian mountain range to visit this group of Tigray people and their hardy children and witness their unorthodox lifestyle.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
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 .