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.
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .