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 top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
