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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
