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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .