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.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .