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.
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
