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!
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .