FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts. And with its orange tan to match, it certainly looks the part as it holds its pose in front of the camera. This cute photograph was taken by amateur photographer Ian Rentoul, 54, after a visit to The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey. 'This athletic-looking squirrel was waiting eagerly to be fed,' said Ian.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .