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.
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
