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.
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .