BRIGHT eyed and bushy tailed, a rare monkey catches a ride on the back of its mum in Chester Zoo. At only 12 weeks old, buffy-headed capuchin monkey is one of the world’s rarest species of primates. Dr Nick Davis, assistant curator of mammals at Chester Zoo, said: “In the past they were abundant in the Atlantic rainforests of eastern Brazil, but sadly they’re now on the verge of disappearing from the wild because of severe destruction to their habitat and intense hunting.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .