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 the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .