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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .