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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .