What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany. The “Shadow Tunnels” under Birmingham's Longbridge site in are the remnants of Lord Austin's secret plans that were hatched to bolster British military might in the face of German military aggression. Pictures show the site where munitions workers produced the Merlin engines that powered the Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes used to win control of the British skies during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Local urban explorer Tom Robinson, 20, delved into the tunnel to bring back exclusive picture of Great Britain's hidden wartime heritage
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
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Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .