A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales. England's last wild red squirrels may be hemmed in by their grey cousins - but they're still leaping free in their own woodlands. Springing over SIX-TIMES their 18-inch body length, if we humans were as good at jumping as these lords of the forest we would be able to jump clean over a Ford Transit van. Photographer Simon Phillpotts from Wensleydale, North Yorkshire took the pictures as part of a project celebrating the agile skills of Yorkshire's red squirrel population.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .