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!
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
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A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .
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A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .