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.
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .