A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail. Spending the afternoon playing with their brothers and sisters, the San Joaquin kit fox cubs roll around in the grass and chase after one another as they enjoy the sun in Bakersfield, California. These adorable photographers were captured by American physician and photographer Peter Pieslor, 66, after he spent hours observing the fox family.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .