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.
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .