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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
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 .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .