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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .