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.
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .