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.
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
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 .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
