A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits. From wearing animal skin clothing to living in huts made from cow dung, the traditional tribal lifestyle witnessed by Mario Gerth, of Erfurt, is a far cry from modern western civilization. The 38-year-old photographer toured the continent of Africa over a period of seven years, allowing him to visit a number of countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia and Angola.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
