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.
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
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 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .