BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

DANCE guru Matt Howes leaves crowds in a spin when he gets behind the decks - as the world's only one-armed professional DJ .

A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .

An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .

ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .

PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .