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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .