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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .