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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .