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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
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 .