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.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .