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.
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .