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 .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .