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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .