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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .