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.
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
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 .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
