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.
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .