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.
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
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 .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .