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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .