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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .