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 disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .