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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .