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 SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
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PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
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When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .