Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze.
LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house.
An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back.
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola.
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear.