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.
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .