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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .