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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .