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 .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .

With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .

A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .

A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .