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 HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
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Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .