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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
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FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .