BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola. Bursting with colour, the unusual styles are the result of thousands of years of Angolan tradition. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth captured the images when he travelled to Angola in southern Africa. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, says: “African hairstyles are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past stemming from tribal traditions.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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 .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .