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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner.
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile.
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers.
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another.
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.
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend.
