A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art. On seeing road kill on the side of a road, most people’s stomachs would turn. But these oddball photographs show how Scottish photographer Rowan Corkill, 26, gamely picked up the squashed critters and popped them in his mouth for his self-portrait project, which took place in 2010. ‘This is something that most human beings don’t do,’ said Rowan. ‘We have hands to hold things and we would never consider eating a random wild bird or squirrel…
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
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 .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .