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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .