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 trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .