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.
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .
A former size 30 comfort-eater ditched her husband and lost over 10st after he called her a 'fat cow' .
A former waitress who quit serving tables to become a professional Britney lookalike has told how her incredible likeness has earned her £300,000 as a full time doppelganger .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A British diver has set a new world record for the longest warm water scuba dive by spending a mammoth 49 hours and 56 minutes under water .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .