PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea. The curious rodent is obviously suspicious of its new toy and after holding the copper tea-pot above its head, the squirrel attempts to wear the prop as a hat. The playful squirrel was photographed by carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .