RELAXING SNOW MONKEY
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.
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DUBAI FROM THE SKY
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SO ALLERGIC TO WATER I CAN'T EVEN KISS MY FIANCE
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CATERPILLAR KISS
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ADORABLE ORANGUTAN TURNS ONE
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OWLS PLAY TUG-OF-WAR
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PHOTOGRAPHER BLENDS NIGHT AND DAY IN CITYSCAPES
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NAKED SLACKLINERS TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES
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RARE BRONTE POEM FETCHES £92K AT AUCTION
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DOG SO CLOSE TO DEATH AFTER SWALLOWING NEEDLE
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