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.
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .