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.
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
