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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .