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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .