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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
