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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .