SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible. The small group of European ground squirrels compete with one another as they eagerly nibble at their lunch at the Radouc Nature reserve in the Czech Republic. The lunch break was captured by 33-year-old photographer and engineer Jiri Michal, as he spent the afternoon at the reserve.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .