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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .