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.
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .