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.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .