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.
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .