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. The cheerless primate is not in the mood for any photographs, giving the camera the most irritated of glances. This amusing picture was taken by Louisiana writer Debi Dalio, 55, after a visit to the Rio Grande Zoo, New Mexico.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .