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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .