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.
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
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 .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
