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.
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A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
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THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .