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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .