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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .