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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .