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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
