SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already. The cheerless primate is not in the mood for any photographs, giving the camera the most irritated of glances. This amusing picture was taken by Louisiana writer Debi Dalio, 55, after a visit to the Rio Grande Zoo, New Mexico.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .