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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .