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.
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .