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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
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 .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .