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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
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 .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
