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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .