Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show. Climbing right to the top of the tree, the zoo’s spectacled bear Bernardo can often be seen relaxing with his head in the clouds. Four-year-old Bernardo moved to the zoo after travelling from Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma. Tim Rowlands, the zoo’s curator of mammals said: “An exchange of animals between the USA and Europe doesn’t happen very often at all, which makes Bernardo even more special to us here at the zoo.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
