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.
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
