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.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
