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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .