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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .