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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .