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.
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
