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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .