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.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .