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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SPECTACULAR BODY ART

FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .

FISHERMEN IN MYANMAR BALANCE ON ONE LEG

Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .

SMILEY GECKO ENJOYS HIS VIEW FROM THE TOP

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GIRAFFES DUCK FOR COVER

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SNOWY SQUIRRELS PLAY A GAME OF BALL

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STUNNING WINTER PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HIGHEST RAILWAY IN THE ALPS

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TEMPLE OF ZOOM

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HYENA HAS THE LAST LAUGH

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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .

WEATHER TAKES BIZZARE TURN

It was sunny, now it's raining .

ASTOUNDING VIEWS FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

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HUNGRY HIPPO MISSES OUT ON LUNCH

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