WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze. Bathing in the hot springs, he looks right at home as he indulges in a bit of me time. This calm monkey was captured by Edinburgh photographer Chris Rush, 26, while visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan. “These photographs capture one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever encountered,” says Chris, originally of Newcastle.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime.
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge.
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families.
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage.
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado.
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013.