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.
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .