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.
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .