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 macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .