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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .