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 BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .