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 NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .