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!
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .