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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .