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.
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SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
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DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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