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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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 .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .