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!
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .