Search Icon

Animal pictures of the week: 10 July 2015

All creatures great and small in our ever popular animal gallery

A Siberian tiger cub plays in its enclosure at Olomouc Zoo in the Czech Republic
A Siberian tiger cub plays in its enclosure at Olomouc Zoo in the Czech RepublicPicture: Rex Credit: Rex
A polar bear enjoys a bath during hot and sunny weather at the zoo in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
A polar bear enjoys a bath during hot and sunny weather at the zoo in Gelsenkirchen, GermanyPicture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner Credit: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
A bee-eater plays with a bat it has caught near the village of Nahala in Israel
A bee-eater plays with a bat it has caught near the village of Nahala in IsraelPicture: Shuki Cheled/REX Shutterstock Credit: Shuki Cheled/REX Shutterstock
Gentle giant: A huge sperm whale swims alongside a diver off the coast of Dominica in the Caribbean
Gentle giant: A huge sperm whale swims alongside a diver off the coast of Dominica in the CaribbeanPicture: Picture Adventure Expeditions / Barcroft Media Credit: Picture Adventure Expeditions / Barcroft Media
This adorable lioness was photographed shielding her eyes from the sun yesterday at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster
This adorable lioness was photographed shielding her eyes from the sun at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, DoncasterPicture: HotSpot Media Credit: HotSpot Media
A pair of seals rest on the rudder of a fishing trawler at anchor in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It can be a long swim back to shore when you've got a bellyful of fish so these seals found somewhere closer for a snooze. The pair were spotted sleeping laid out on the rudder of a ship at anchor off Newcastle.
A pair of seals rest on the rudder of a fishing trawler at anchor in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It can be a long swim back to shore when you've got a bellyful of fish so these seals found somewhere closer for a snooze.Picture: Peter Lorimer/Rex Credit: Peter Lorimer/Rex
These elephants knew exactly how to cool off in the hot weather. Splashing around in the water together, the young elephants, Bala and Hari, both 2 years old, enjoyed a bath.
Elephants, Bala and Hari, both 2 years old, enjoy a bath in their enclosure at Chester ZooPicture: Caters Credit: Caters
An unexpected pitch invader late in the game as a squirrel makes it's way on to the pitch on day two of the opening Ashes test Cricket - Ashes Tour 2015 First Investec Test - England v Australia Day Two Swalec Stadium, Cardiff
A squirrel was an unexpected pitch invader on day two of the opening Ashes test between England and Australia in CardiffPicture: BPI/REX Shutterstock Credit: BPI/REX Shutterstock
Cody VandeZande shows his cat Chuck wearing a shark costume while inside the Great White Shark Cat Ball Kitty Bed. The hexagonal bed goes for $99.
Cody VandeZande shows his cat Chuck wearing a shark costume while inside the Great White Shark Cat Ball Kitty Bed. The hexagonal bed goes for $99.Picture: Cody VandeZande via AP Credit: Cody VandeZande via AP
A ten and a half weeks old Andean Condor Chick named Moccas is seen with a ten days old Chick at the International Center for Birds of Prey in Gloucestershire, England
A ten and a half week old Andean condor chick named Moccas (right) is seen with a ten day old chick at the International Centre for Birds of Prey in GloucestershirePicture: Paul Nicholls / Barcroft Media Credit: Paul Nicholls / Barcroft Media
A gull flips a herring in order to swallow it whole while flying away with a meal taken from a delivery truck in Rockland, Maine
A gull tosses a herring in the air after it stole it from a delivery truck in Rockland, MainePicture: AP Credit: AP
A man made famous after he took a selfie with a zebra has had a reunion with the friendly animal - and met a foal named in his honour. Malte Woestefeld, a 24-year-old business administration student, was on a day trip to the Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen in Germany in April. He noticed one particular zebra seemed happy to approach his car, and so took the opportunity to snap the now infamous 'Zelfie'. The zoo were so pleased with the World's reaction to the image that they officially named a newborn 'Malte'. Malte was invited back to the park to meet his namesake - but identifying his zebra selfie pal proved to be slightly harder. Thankfully, Malte met his old friend and the zebra immediately began an affectionate bonding session with him - and posed for some snaps.
Malte Woestefeld has had a reunion (left) with the friendly zebra that he took a selfie with while on a day trip to the Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen in Germany in April...Picture: Woestefeld/REX Shutterstock Credit: Woestefeld/REX Shutterstock
A man made famous after he took a selfie with a zebra has had a reunion with the friendly animal - and met a foal named in his honour. Malte Woestefeld, a 24-year-old business administration student, was on a day trip to the Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen in Germany in April. He noticed one particular zebra seemed happy to approach his car, and so took the opportunity to snap the now infamous 'Zelfie'. The zoo were so pleased with the World's reaction to the image that they officially named a newborn 'Malte'. Malte was invited back to the park to meet his namesake - but identifying his zebra selfie pal proved to be slightly harder. Thankfully, Malte met his old friend and the zebra immediately began an affectionate bonding session with him - and posed for some snaps.
...and met 'Malte', the newborn zebra foal the zoo has named after him in his honourPicture: Hodenhagen/REX Shutterstock Credit: Hodenhagen/REX Shutterstock
A female warthog narrowly escapes the crocodile's attacks at Kruger National Park, South Africa. A CURIOUS warthog saved her bacon - narrowly avoiding the jaws of a basking crocodile. The mother hog had the close shave after walking to a dam to drink with her young. Her near-death experience was captured by South African amateur photographer Coen Van Den Berg.
A warthog and her young had a close shave with death after walking to a watering-hole to drink in Kruger National Park, South Africa...Picture: Greatstock / Barcroft Media Credit: Greatstock / Barcroft Media
A female warthog narrowly escapes the crocodile's attacks at Kruger National Park, South Africa. A CURIOUS warthog saved her bacon - narrowly avoiding the jaws of a basking crocodile. The mother hog had the close shave after walking to a dam to drink with her young. Her near-death experience was captured by South African amateur photographer Coen Van Den Berg.
...The SNAPS of the near-death experience were captured by South African amateur photographer Coen Van Den BergPicture: Greatstock / Barcroft Media Credit: Greatstock / Barcroft Media
Two men sit near the body of an alligator at Burkart's Marina in Orange, Texas. Officials are conducting an investigation into who may have killed the animal. Tommie Woodward died after an alligator attacked him during a late-night swim at the private Southeast Texas marina on July 3.
Two men sit near a dead alligator at Burkart's Marina in Orange, Texas. Officials are conducting an investigation into who may have killed the animal. Tommie Woodward died after an alligator attacked him during a late-night swim at the private Southeast Texas marina on July 3.Picture: Jake Daniels/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP Credit: Jake Daniels/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP
Cheetahs stare through the glass of their enclosure at a small dog (lunch?) at Dvur Kralove Zoo, Czech Republic
Cheetahs stare through the glass of their enclosure at a small dog (lunch?) at Dvur Kralove Zoo, Czech RepublicPicture: Action Press/REX Shutterstock Credit: Action Press/REX Shutterstock
A cheetah jumps on the seat giving a guest the fright of his life on an open safari vehicle in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
A tourist got the shock of his life on safari in Kenya's Maasai Mara when a cheeky cheetah leapt into his jeep. The bold creature got up close and personal with Mickey McCaldin, bareing its teeth just inches from his face. Family friend David Horsey captured the tense standoff between the pair.Picture: Greatstock / Barcroft Media Credit: Greatstock / Barcroft Media
Bob the golden retriever is quite possibly the friendliest dog you could ever meet. The cute canine has struck up an unusual friendship with eight birds and a hamster and can be seen in a variety of pictures having fun and relaxing with his pals. Bob lives in São Paulo, Brazil, along with his owner and the eight pet birds. www.facebook.com/bobgold​enretriever
Bob the golden retriever is quite possibly the friendliest dog you could ever meet. The cute canine has struck up an unusual friendship with eight birds and a hamster and can be seen in a variety of pictures having fun and relaxing with his pals. Bob lives in São Paulo, Brazil, along with his owner and the eight pet birds. www.facebook.com/bobgoldenretrieverPicture: @bob_goldenretriever/REX Shutterstock Credit: @bob_goldenretriever/REX Shutterstock
A woman has rescued an abandoned kitten when she heard its mews coming from a taped-up shoebox on the side of a road. The six-week-old black and white cat was suffering from dehydration after being cruelly trapped in the box and left in the sun.
A woman has rescued an abandoned kitten when she heard its mews coming from a taped-up shoebox on the side of a road. The six-week-old black and white cat was suffering from dehydration after being cruelly trapped in the box and left in the sun.Picture: Veterinary Group/Solent News Credit: Veterinary Group/Solent News
Six year old, Nicholas Schaefer flips off 'Toad' his Shetland pony during the Junior Barrel Racing at the RAM Rodeo in Orono in Ontario, Canada...
Six year old, Nicholas Schaefer flips off 'Toad' his Shetland pony during the RAM Rodeo in Orono in Ontario, Canada...Picture: Norm Betts / Barcroft Media Credit: Norm Betts / Barcroft Media
Six year old, Nicholas Schaefer flips off 'Toad' his Shetland pony during the Junior Barrel Racing at the RAM Rodeo in Orono in Ontario, Canada...
...It is not known if Nicholas hurt himself but fortunately he was wearing a hard hat and body armourPicture: Norm Betts / Barcroft Media Credit: Norm Betts / Barcroft Media
A pair of zebra's smile for the camera at Sondela Nature Reserve in South Africa
A pair of zebras smile for the camera at Sondela Nature Reserve in South AfricaPicture: Greatstock / Barcroft Media Credit: Greatstock / Barcroft Media
A bull is forced to jump into the sea during the Bous a la mar (Bull in the sea) in Denia's harbour, near Alicante, Spain
A bull is forced to jump into the sea during the Bous a la mar (Bull in the sea) in Denia's harbour, near Alicante, SpainPicture: JOSE JORDAN/AFP/Getty Images Credit: JOSE JORDAN/AFP/Getty Images
Revellers attempt to avoid a fighting calf inside Pamplona bullring during the second day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona
Revellers attempt to avoid a fighting calf inside Pamplona bullring during the second day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival in PamplonaPicture: David Ramos/Getty Images Credit: David Ramos/Getty Images
Vets Dr. Jeff Cooney (left) and Laura Hardy treat the wounded left wing of a bald eagle at High Desert Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation near Bend, Oregon
Vets Dr. Jeff Cooney (left) and Laura Hardy treat the wounded left wing of a bald eagle at High Desert Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation near Bend, OregonPicture: Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin via AP Credit: Dean Guernsey/The Bulletin via AP
A crane carries a frog in its beak as a crow tries to steal it from him in Phafamau village near the Indian city of Allahabad
A crane carries a frog in its beak as a crow tries to steal it from him in Phafamau village near the Indian city of AllahabadPicture: Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images Credit: Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images
Two Kamchatka brown bears enjoy the cool water in their enclosure during the hot and sunny weather at Gelsenkirchen Zoo in Germany
Two Kamchatka brown bears enjoy the cool water in their enclosure during the hot and sunny weather at Gelsenkirchen Zoo in GermanyPicture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner Credit: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
A group of bear cubs were forced to scramble up a tree when a threatening male approached them in the woods near Suomussali in eastern Finland
A group of bear cubs were forced to scramble up a tree when a threatening male approached them in the woods near Suomussali in eastern FinlandPicture: Valtteri Mulkahainen/Solent New Credit: Valtteri Mulkahainen/Solent New
Edinburgh Napier University Student Jack Proctor with his dog Fudge as he collects his degree in BDes (Hons) in Design and Digital Arts at a ceremony at Usher Hall in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University Student Jack Proctor with his dog Fudge as he collects his degree in BDes (Hons) in Design and Digital Arts at a ceremony at Usher Hall in EdinburghPicture: Andrew Milligan/PA Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA
Lee Rombough, of Sexsmith, Alberta, competes in a tie-down roping event during the Calgary Stampede rodeo
Lee Rombough, of Sexsmith, Alberta, competes in a tie-down roping event during the Calgary Stampede rodeoPicture: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP Credit: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP
A black-capped kingfisher just after catching a mouse to feed its newly hatched chicks in Ganghwa-gun, Gyeonggi province, South Korea
A black-capped kingfisher just after catching a mouse to feed its newly hatched chicks in Ganghwa-gun, Gyeonggi province, South KoreaPicture: EPA/KIM JAE-SUN Credit: EPA/KIM JAE-SUN
A cheetah looks out across the savannah in the Maasai Mara, Kenya
A cheetah looks out across the savannah in the Maasai Mara, KenyaPicture: AP Credit: AP