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 GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
