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…..
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .