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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .