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.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .