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.
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .