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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .