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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .