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.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .