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!
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .