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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
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 .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .