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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .