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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
