WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure. The blissful ape throws herself around using trees, branches and ropes in Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts. The playful scene was captured by photographer Abeselom Zerit when he visited the zoo in north-western America. The 43-year-old, of Pawtucket , Rhode Island, says: "This adolescent chimp, named Tanzie, turned six in March and she reminds me a lot of my own five-year-old - very curious and rascally!
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .
An artist has NAILED IT by creating beautiful and perfectly precise artwork using a hammer and 30,000 nails .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .
A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .