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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
