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.
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .