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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
