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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .