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.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
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 .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .