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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
