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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
