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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .