RELAXING SNOW MONKEY

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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STUNNING BRITISH AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

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MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED COTTAGE

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HOPE FOR HOMELESS HEDGEHOG

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GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

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HORSE BEFRIENDS ADOPTED CAT

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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SLEEPING BEAUTIES

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CHEEKY MONKEY KEEPS UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

DINNER TIME

TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner .

IPAD GAMES FOR KITTIES TURNS THEM INTO PI-CAT-SSO

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SEAL GETS READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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ADORABLE OWLS SHELTER FROM THE RAIN

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