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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .