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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .