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.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .