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.
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .