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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .