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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .