A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo. After a morning spent wandering around her enclosure, the restless ape finally sits down to relax, but not before showing off numerous facial expressions. Israeli zoologist and wildlife photographer Michal Samuni-Blank photographed the playful western lowland gorilla when she visited Bronx Zoo in New York. Michal of New York, says: “The gorilla’s name is Julia and she has a very special personality. She is very outgoing and is one of a few gorillas in the zoo that interacts with the visitors.
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .