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.
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
