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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .