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.
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
