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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
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 .
