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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .