RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave. Clearly enjoying his bath, he then starts his morning cleaning routine as he begins tending to his feet. These adorable photographs were captured by Welsh aircraft engineer Phil Morgan, 45, after he took the trip to the Jigokudani Yaen-koen wildlife park, Japan, to photograph the cute Japanese macaque.
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .