COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society. Known as sadhus, they shun all home comforts for a life spent inside caves, forests and temples and can be found across India and Nepal. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth decided to find and photograph the sadhu people. The 38-year-old of Erfurt, Germany, says: “I have been obsessed with the sadhus for many years and set off in 2013 to look for them.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
