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.
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
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 .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .