COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society. Known as sadhus, they shun all home comforts for a life spent inside caves, forests and temples and can be found across India and Nepal. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth decided to find and photograph the sadhu people. The 38-year-old of Erfurt, Germany, says: “I have been obsessed with the sadhus for many years and set off in 2013 to look for them.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
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THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .