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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .