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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .