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.
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .