BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera. After spending a morning stealing a stash of nuts and seed from his squirrel friends, he sits down to enjoy his well-earned lunch. The pictures of this cheeky squirrel were captured by emergency services worker Claire Hartley, 35, on a trip to Hartsholme Park, near Lincoln. “Several squirrels had been competing to get as many nuts as possible,” says Claire, of Lincoln.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .