Monkeys hitch a hairy ride

Animal autobus ... a capybara ferries a family of spider monkeys around

FOUR mischievous spider monkeys hitch a ride on the back of a capybara, the world's largest rodent.

In another hilarious snapshot, one of the cheeky critters rides his hairy companion like a horse. 

The adorable animal interactions took place at a zoo in the Netherlands, where both South American species share an enclosure. 

Giddy-up ... a monkey rides the rodent like a horse

It was caught on camera by Dutch photographer Corey van Loon during a visit to the Beekse Bergen safari park near Eindhoven. 

Corey was stunned to discover the creatures are inseparable. 

The unlikely best pals eat, sleep and play together - and they even help groom each other. 

Pals ... South American species share an enclosure and are inseparable

She said: “The capybaras don’t seem to mind the monkeys climbing all over them and riding on their backs at all. I think they love each other's company. 

“They often lie down in the grass and let the monkeys clamber all over them. 

“It is really very cute to watch them together. It’s so much fun to see the two species get along so well."

Snakeskin-covered car promises luxury on new scales

Specially modified ... snakeskin Bentley GT

A LUXURY car customising firm has unveiled a specially-modified Bentley GT - covered in snakeskin.

Latvia-based Dartz Motorz's upcoming Bentley SS - which stands for Snake Skin - will be available in 2013, the Chinese Year of the Snake. 

The motors come with specially-treated skin covering their exterior, as well as the interior detailing and dashboard. 

But it will set car enthusiasts back a little more than your basic paint job, with prices starting from a whopping £8,000. And that's without the £125,000 or more you'll need to buy the Bentley GT in the first place. 

Customised ... Snakeskin Bentley GT

The skin used is taken from snakes specially bred on farms for the leather industry. 

But animal lovers who have fallen for the luxury look shouldn't despair - as cars can also be fitted out with a vinyl cover made to look like snake skin. 

Company boss Leonard F Yankelovich said: “We are sure the Snake Style will be hit car covering during 2013 Snake year!” 

Exterior ... skin comes from snake farms