Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara. Holding on tight, these squirrel monkeys kept themselves entertained by climbing all over the giant rat- like creature, pulling at their ears and hair as they clambered on top of their back. But surprisingly, the bigger creature did not put up a fight, allowing them to lark around on their back, but with an obvious look of dismay. Like children wanting to join in the fun, the rest of the monkeys followed suit of the group leader and hopped onboard, taking advantage of the free ride. The cheeky monkey antics were captured by photographer Sandra Astra at Hilvarenbeek Safari Park in the Neverlands. Sandra said: 'I’d been watching the monkeys larking around on the grass when one monkey started to clamber all over a Capybara’s back. ‘A few minutes later four of them were on top, but the Capybara didn’t seem bothered by them and just carried on strolling around the grass. I’m surprised it didn’t try to shake them off. 'Both creatures live in the same enclosure and appeared to tolerate each other perfectly. It was like watching a child climb all over their parents. It was really funny to see the expressions on the Capybaras faces.' Miss Astra explained that primates are generally scared of water so if the capybaras want to escape the monkeys, they can go to an area of the enclosure that is separated by a little stream of water where the monkeys do not dare to cross. She added: ' The capybaras don't mind the little monkey-rascals climbing all over them and riding on their backs. ‘I think they love each other's company, despite the capybara’s stern expression. They often lie down in the grass and let the monkeys' little hands go all over them without any complaint. It’s great to watch.’ ends
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
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 .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .