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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
