OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled. Taken aback, he sits with his hands clasped and jaw dropped. The surprised eastern grey squirrel was photographed by Lithuanian photographer Giedrius Stakauskas, 38, on a trip to Bushy Park in London. ‘Even though his little face looks like he’s in a state of complete surprise, he was actually yawning and very sleepy,’ says Giedrius, now of London.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .