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.
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .