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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
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GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .