DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast. Bobbing its head as it moves through the frosty grass, the adorable creature darts and leaps across the field as it searches for the perfect meal. The delightful animal was photographed by Swiss student Etienne Francey as he watched the stoat play in fields in his hometown of Cousset in Switzerland. The 17-year-old says: ‘Cycling along a country road near my house one snowy day, I was startled to see a stoat run across the road in front of me.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .