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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .