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 NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .