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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .