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.
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .