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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .