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.
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends.
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths.
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth.
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see.
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow.
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory.