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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .