BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera. After spending a morning stealing a stash of nuts and seed from his squirrel friends, he sits down to enjoy his well-earned lunch. The pictures of this cheeky squirrel were captured by emergency services worker Claire Hartley, 35, on a trip to Hartsholme Park, near Lincoln. “Several squirrels had been competing to get as many nuts as possible,” says Claire, of Lincoln.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .