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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
