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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
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 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
