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.
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WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
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THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
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 .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .