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.
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .