This Valentine's Day is set to be purrfect for one loved up couple. Love is in the air at the jaguar enclosure at Dade City's Wild Things, an ecotourism zoo in Dade City, Florida. While jaguars are known to be solitary animals, Cassie and Luthor are inseparable. Cassie, with her tanned spotted coat, and Luthor, with his black coat, have been sweethearts for ten years and struggle to keep their golden brown eyes off each other.
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 .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .