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.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .