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.
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .