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.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .