WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure. The blissful ape throws herself around using trees, branches and ropes in Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts. The playful scene was captured by photographer Abeselom Zerit when he visited the zoo in north-western America. The 43-year-old, of Pawtucket , Rhode Island, says: "This adolescent chimp, named Tanzie, turned six in March and she reminds me a lot of my own five-year-old - very curious and rascally!
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SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
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THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
