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.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .