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.
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .