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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .