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.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .