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.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .