TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo. The Sumatran tiger cubs are given a full examination by zoo staff to ensure they’re in purr-fect shape. The trio, born to mother Kirana and father Fabi on 2nd January, huddle together after their checks, which included being examined, sexed, weighed and vaccinated.
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .