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.
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .