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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .