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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .