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…..
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .