WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state. Instead of using traffic lights to control the stop and go flow of the cross-roads, attractive women dressed in perfectly crisps and identical outfits dangerously stand along in the middle of the road on a small platform. Displaying riveting focus, they are only allowed to turn counter-clockwise, directing traffic with forceful and halting movements. They have been the subject of photographic study for many years but French photographer Eric Lafforgue, 49, captured these moments during six trips to the Marxist country.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .