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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .