OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled. Taken aback, he sits with his hands clasped and jaw dropped. The surprised eastern grey squirrel was photographed by Lithuanian photographer Giedrius Stakauskas, 38, on a trip to Bushy Park in London. ‘Even though his little face looks like he’s in a state of complete surprise, he was actually yawning and very sleepy,’ says Giedrius, now of London.
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
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When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
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A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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