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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Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .

PLAYFUL TIGERS GET UP TO MISCHIEF

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ABANDONED PLAZA HOTEL

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SEAL GETS READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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VISOR FASHION FAIL

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THE SECRET LIFE OF SQUIRRELS

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WOMAN DIES AFTER TAXI STABBING

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SLACKLINING USA

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

HUNGRY WHITE TIGER DIVES FOR FOOD

This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .

PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .

EMPTY LONDON UNDERGROUND

USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .