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.
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
