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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .