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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .