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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .