MOODY GORILLA

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.

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SMALLEST HOUSE IN THE UK

WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .

VIBRANT WOODPECKER FEEDS HER YOUNG

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HEAVY RAIN AND WILD WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN ENGLAND AND WALES

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From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

TWIT-TWOO

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LONDON LANDSCAPES PHOTOGRAPHED FROM ROOFTOPS

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WOMAN TRANSFORMS HERSELF INTO CARTOON CHARACTERS USING PAINT

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

ALL ABOARD THE MONKEY EXPRESS

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THE END OF THE WORLD CINEMA

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KINGFISHERS DIVE FOR THEIR DINNER

THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .

LIQUID SCULPTURES

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

EASTER ISLAND REPLICA STATUES DESTROYED IN SEA FALL

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