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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .