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!
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .