DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating. With his paws resting over the edge of the basin, he carefully recharges himself as he takes in his surroundings. The thirsty red squirrel was photographed by Dutch photographer and carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
THE UK’S STRONGEST SCHOOLGIRL attributes her success to the bendy-body condition that once left her body wracked in pain .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
STAR-TI-LING: 40,000 STARLINGS MIMIC HITCHCOCK'S THE BIRDS- This could be the fearsome scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds as a flock of 40,000 starlings bask in the heat of a wonderful British sunset .
It’s the must-have for any true Disney fan: a Little Mermaid themed wedding .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .