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.
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A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
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A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
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A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .