A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket. After giving her father a quick kiss, she notices the onlookers at the zoo and heads off to hide in embarrassment. The bashful orangutan was photographed by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 42, on a visit to Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 'This moment was very special for me as it was one of the most 'human' moments I've witnessed from an orangutan,' says Monica, of Malang, Indonesia.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
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SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
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A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .