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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
