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 ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .