SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already. The cheerless primate is not in the mood for any photographs, giving the camera the most irritated of glances. This amusing picture was taken by Louisiana writer Debi Dalio, 55, after a visit to the Rio Grande Zoo, New Mexico.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
A woman with a rare condition that means she collapses every time she laughs fears she may have passed the rare illness onto her young son .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .