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 osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
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 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Pic By HotSpot Media - GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE- In Pic - Ben Walters’ message to West Midlands Police via social media .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .