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.
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .