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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .