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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .