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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .