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 cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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 .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .