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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .