DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating. With his paws resting over the edge of the basin, he carefully recharges himself as he takes in his surroundings. The thirsty red squirrel was photographed by Dutch photographer and carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .