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 pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
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 .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .