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.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
