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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .