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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .