Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .