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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
