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 .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
