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.
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .