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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .