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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .