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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
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ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
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