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.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .