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 cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .