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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .