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.
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .