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.
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .