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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .