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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .