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.
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
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 .