ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight. Wildlife photographer Simon Phillpotts spotted the adorable squirrel in the woods by his house in the Yorkshire Dales. The 41-year-old, of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, says: “Red squirrels are often very inquisitive and while they can’t roll a snowball, this one looks like he might have managed it and could be about to lob it at someone. ‘This was one of the cheekiest and most curious squirrels in my woodland, and as soon as he saw the snowball he ran over to it to take a closer look.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
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 .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .