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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A nine year old girl nearly lost her leg after doctors initially misdiagnosed her bone cancer as a pulled muscle .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .