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.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
