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.
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
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From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .