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.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .