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.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
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 .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A British diver has set a new world record for the longest warm water scuba dive by spending a mammoth 49 hours and 56 minutes under water .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .