PURR-FECT TIGER CUBS GET THEIR HEALTH CHECKS

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.

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LAZY LEOPARD

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THE UNEXPECTED FRIENDLY GIANT

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PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE

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SWALLOW WHOLE - YOUNG BIRD ENJOYS DINNER TIME

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BRAVE DIVER FEEDS SHARKS DEADLY FISH

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ANIMAL WHISPERER TAMES SILKY SHARK

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STUNNING AURORA BOREALIS REFLECTED IN ICELAND

CONTRACT CANCELLED, DO NOT SYNDICATE .

BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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