An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera. Lying on a coconut leaf in the early morning sun, the tiny little rodent has his mouth wide open, before sticking his tongue out in a cheeky gesture. The moment was captured by 19-year-old student, Ranajit Roy in his hometown of Bengaluru, India. He says: 'I was up early and walking when I spotted the Indian palm squirrel asleep in a tree.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .