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.
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WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
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A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
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SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .