RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .

WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .

POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .

A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

Meet the real-life Little Bo Peep - a young woman who spends her days tending to her four pet SHEEP .