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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .