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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .