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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .