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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .