An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

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 .

STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .

A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .

AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .