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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .