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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .