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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .