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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .