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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
