BRIGHT eyed and bushy tailed, a rare monkey catches a ride on the back of its mum in Chester Zoo. At only 12 weeks old, buffy-headed capuchin monkey is one of the world’s rarest species of primates. Dr Nick Davis, assistant curator of mammals at Chester Zoo, said: “In the past they were abundant in the Atlantic rainforests of eastern Brazil, but sadly they’re now on the verge of disappearing from the wild because of severe destruction to their habitat and intense hunting.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .