An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera. Lying on a coconut leaf in the early morning sun, the tiny little rodent has his mouth wide open, before sticking his tongue out in a cheeky gesture. The moment was captured by 19-year-old student, Ranajit Roy in his hometown of Bengaluru, India. He says: 'I was up early and walking when I spotted the Indian palm squirrel asleep in a tree.
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .