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.
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .