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!
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .