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.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
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Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
