A bear cub unwinds in a forest in eastern Finland by practicing yoga with a series of stretches. The young European brown bear performs the relaxing exercise routine after a busy afternoon spent play fighting with his sister and hunting for food. The adorable cub and his young sister were photographed in Pirttivaara, Finland by pilot Mario Nonaka. The 37-year-old, of Munich, Germany, says: “The little male sat down and started to scratch himself, eventually pulling some poses in very funny positions.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
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 .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .