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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .