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.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .