This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day. The bold Japanese macaque monkey, called Bejo, made the most of his time in the lime light as he is pictured here striking a number of poses for the camera and shaking himself dry after taking a dip in his enclosure. Throwing his head back and stretching his legs out, there is no doubt this little fella wanted all eyes on him as he enjoyed the cool water in the Gardens of Surabaya Zoological, Indonisia. Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 40, was at the open air monkey cage when she snapped the shots.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .