FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .

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

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .

Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .

A CHEEKY snail fancies his chances at getting a free ride on a sunny afternoon .