An adorable red squirrel says goodbye to the summer as he shelters from the rain underneath a small blue umbrella. Clinging tightly to the handle, the squirrel appears to be lifted into the air by a sudden a gust of wind. The amusing photographs were taken by 48-year-old photographer Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden…..
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .