A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography. Climbing up a tiny set of makeshift stairs, the bushy-tailed rodent carefully inspects a camera before observing the colourful autumnal view. Behind a different camera, 48-year-old photographer Geert Weggen captured the scene in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden. Geert says: "Seeing the little squirrel behind the camera was really amusing."
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .