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.
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
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 .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .