WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow. The groundhog takes a moment to stretch before quickly becoming aware that he's not alone. The adorable scene was captured in the Tonale Pass, a high mountain pass in Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, by freelance photographer Maurizio Lancini. The 39-year-old, of Rodengo Saiano, Brescia, Italy, says:"I spotted the entrance to the burrow so decided to hide nearby and wait for the groundhog to appear.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
