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.
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
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A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .