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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .