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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
