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 .

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .

ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .

AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .

GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .

SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .

THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .

LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .

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 .

A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .