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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
