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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
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 .