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.
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .