DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast. Bobbing its head as it moves through the frosty grass, the adorable creature darts and leaps across the field as it searches for the perfect meal. The delightful animal was photographed by Swiss student Etienne Francey as he watched the stoat play in fields in his hometown of Cousset in Switzerland. The 17-year-old says: ‘Cycling along a country road near my house one snowy day, I was startled to see a stoat run across the road in front of me.
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .