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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .