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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
