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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .