BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola. Bursting with colour, the unusual styles are the result of thousands of years of Angolan tradition. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth captured the images when he travelled to Angola in southern Africa. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, says: “African hairstyles are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past stemming from tribal traditions.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
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ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
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WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .