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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .