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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THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .