TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo. The Sumatran tiger cubs are given a full examination by zoo staff to ensure they’re in purr-fect shape. The trio, born to mother Kirana and father Fabi on 2nd January, huddle together after their checks, which included being examined, sexed, weighed and vaccinated.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
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 .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .