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 intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .