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.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .