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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .