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 .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .