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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .