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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .