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.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .