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 osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .