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 brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .