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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .