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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .