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.
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .