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.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .