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 aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .