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 curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .