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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .