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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
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A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .