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.
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
