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.
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
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 .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .