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.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .