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 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 .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
