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.
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
