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.
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .