WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze. Bathing in the hot springs, he looks right at home as he indulges in a bit of me time. This calm monkey was captured by Edinburgh photographer Chris Rush, 26, while visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan. “These photographs capture one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever encountered,” says Chris, originally of Newcastle.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
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GUITARISTS that want to lay down some slick licks will soon be able to get their hands on a brand new guitar - made from oil cans .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .
A photographer has transformed women with alopecia into stunning sirens - showing that bald is beautiful .