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.
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .