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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .