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.
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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 .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .