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.
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .