EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal. The anxious squirrel was photographed by Czech photographer Pavel Blazek, 29, after he spotted the little fella eyeing up his lunch in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. 'This European ground squirrel was undoubtedly nervous that something was going to steal his food” says Pavel, of Vlasim. 'With his little paws raised up to his mouth, he looks as if he's fearfully biting his nails as he spots his next meal.
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
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WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .