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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
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 .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .