WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze. Bathing in the hot springs, he looks right at home as he indulges in a bit of me time. This calm monkey was captured by Edinburgh photographer Chris Rush, 26, while visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan. “These photographs capture one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever encountered,” says Chris, originally of Newcastle.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .