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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
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 .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
