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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .