FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts. And with its orange tan to match, it certainly looks the part as it holds its pose in front of the camera. This cute photograph was taken by amateur photographer Ian Rentoul, 54, after a visit to The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey. 'This athletic-looking squirrel was waiting eagerly to be fed,' said Ian.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .