RELAXING SNOW MONKEY

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.

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HEAVY RAIN AND WILD WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN ENGLAND AND WALES

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TEMPLE OF ZOOM

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COME DINE AT SEA: RESTAURANT ON A ROCK

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PORCUPINES COME CLOSE TO VICTORY AGAINST PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS

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OTTER FAMILY FIGHT

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