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.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .