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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
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A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .