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.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
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Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
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A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
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