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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .