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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .