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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A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
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A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .