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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .