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.
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .