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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .