The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .

This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .

A mum from Gloucestershire has accepted her four-year-old twin son’s decision to live full time as a girl - and is now letting him wear a skirt to school .

A skydiver cheated death after plunging 13,000 feet without his parachute opening but survived after landing in a bog .

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .