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.
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PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
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A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .