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.
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .