FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts. And with its orange tan to match, it certainly looks the part as it holds its pose in front of the camera. This cute photograph was taken by amateur photographer Ian Rentoul, 54, after a visit to The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey. 'This athletic-looking squirrel was waiting eagerly to be fed,' said Ian.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A BLIND school-girl whose growth has been stunted by a rare medical condition is finding her feet again with the help of a specially made mini-cane .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .