CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia. Away from modern civilization, children living in the Simien Mountains spend their gruelling days herding, or carrying, animals and walking miles through the rocky terrain. From the age of five these children are responsible for goats and sheep in the highlands and when they do rest, the boys and girls are schooled in classrooms made from mud, rocks and wood. German photographer Mario Gerth trekked 3,000 metres up the Ethiopian mountain range to visit this group of Tigray people and their hardy children and witness their unorthodox lifestyle.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
