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 cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
