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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .