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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
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 .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .