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.
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .