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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .