Is it a bird, is it a plane…No, it’s superman squirrel! Rare red rodent caught on camera making huge leap between branches

By Daily Mail ReporterThey have become one of Britain's rarest animals but this spritely red squirrel looks like he is ready to fight back. Taking on the pose of superman this bright-coated mammal has been spotted zooming across the Scotland sky much like the man of steel would himself.In a series of pictures taken in Loch Awe, Scotland, the flame-red rodent was spotted athletically hurling himself between branches by photographer Philip Price.Is it a bird? is it a plane? Nope, it is one of Scotland's finest red squirrels hurling himself through the sky like superman And in many ways he looks like he may be off to rescue his own squirrel-version...

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He's NOT Bad! Watch incredible video of walrus dancing to Michael Jackson classic

By Damien GayleAquariums the world over are famous for their set piece shows, where captive sea creatures put on fabulous displays for the paying public. But this one from an aquarium somewhere in Russia may well be unique. It shows a full-grown, adult male walrus dancing to the classic Michael Jackson single Bad. And, to be honest, he's not bad.I'm bad: This walrus wows the crowd in a Russian aquarium somewhere by doing an amazing synchronised dance to the Michael Jackson classic single with his trainerReally, really bad: In perfect synchronisation with the female keeper, who dressed in a red outfit similar to the kind Jackson wore in the Smooth...

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He's NOT Bad! Watch incredible video of walrus dancing to Michael Jackson classic

By Damien GayleAquariums the world over are famous for their set piece shows, where captive sea creatures put on fabulous displays for the paying public. But this one from an aquarium somewhere in Russia may well be unique. It shows a full-grown, adult male walrus dancing to the classic Michael Jackson single Bad. And, to be honest, he's not bad.I'm bad: This walrus wows the crowd in a Russian aquarium somewhere by doing an amazing synchronised dance to the Michael Jackson classic single with his trainerReally, really bad: In perfect synchronisation with the female keeper, who dressed in a red outfit similar to the kind Jackson wore in the Smooth...

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He won't forget that fall! Baby elephant helped up by his mother after taking a nasty tumble

By Sara MalmA little elephant is clinging on to its mothers trunk as it tries to climb up a steep bank - but slips through its mothers grasp and end up with all four legs and trunk flailing in the air.The youngster had been lifted into the air by his mum when he struggled to scale the tricky obstacle but fell into the dust rather unceremoniouslty.Eventually, it stumbled back up on its feet and the mother elephant led it to a smaller and more manageable part of the bank to climb.Rumble tumble: The calf is falling with its legs in the air helplessly looking up towards its motherThe extraordinary scene was captured on camera by Brit Mark Bowler...

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Flipping amazing: Bottlenose dolphins put on a stunning aerial show as they arrive in British waters

•Dolphins delighted to be in British waters as they put on a stunning aerial display •Numbers are on the rise with reports of 20 individuals seen in one dayBy Sarah JohnsonThese incredible pictures show wild bottlenose dolphins flipping and diving in the air and frolicking in the sea off the coast of Inverness in Scotland.They look like they’re delighted to be in British waters as they nudge and compete with each other in a playful display of animal gymnastics. And, they have got plenty to celebrate. This year, more Bottlenose dolphins have been spotted in British waters than at any other time since the mid-1990s.Show off! Two adult Bottlenose...

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Paw-trait photographer fit for a King Charles Spaniel: The stunning (and strange) pictures of dogs by five-times champion pet snapper

By Helen LawsonA British man's hilarious doggy snaps are so picture paw-fect they've scooped him a coveted pet photographer of the year prize for a record fifth year running.Paul Walker, 40, captures even the naughtiest pooches on camera - spending days with his four-legged models to document their mischief in charming photos their owners are sure to treasure for life.Mr Walker, who lives in Ayr, Scotland, said: 'It’s become my speciality to capture that one hundredth of a second and get that picture that many people find impossible.Cheeky! Is this Diddy-er Dogba taking a chunk out of Johan Crufts to tackle the size difference in this not-so...

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Hamster bites off more than it can chew as it scurries across cemetery with food stored in its cheek pouches

By Graham SmithThis cheeky hamster looks as if he has bitten off a little more than it can chew.But the rodent is actually transporting food in its bulging cheek pouches across a cemetery in central Vienna.The industrious European hamster is an increasingly rare sight in the wild and is considered critically endangered in many countries on the continent.Fat face: A European hamster transports food across a Vienna cemetery in its bulging cheek pouchesIndustrious: The breed is an increasingly rare sight in the wild and is considered critically endangered in many countries on the continentThis is largely due to the fact that it is considered a farmland...

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Anyone for 'I am the Walrus'? Listen to one zoo's famous resident celebrate his 30th birthday by showing off incredible vocal range

By Daily Mail ReporterMost of us enjoy a bit of a party on our birthday and it seems this giant Walrus is no different.When E.T. the Walrus celebrated his 30th recently, he decided to have a bit of sing-song.And as this YouTube video shows, he certainly has a voice to be proud of.SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOFun: E.T. the Walrus celebrated his 30th birthday recently at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington and decided to have a bit of a sing-songCelebration: As one of the keeper's at the zoo shouted out instructions for different vocal styles, the happy Walrus gladly obligedAs one of the keeper's at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium...

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Going fur gold: Guinea pigs take inspiration from London 2012 and take part in their own version of the Olympics for new calendar

-Furry rodents put into humorous sporting positions to celebrate Olympics-No animals were hurt in the making of this 2013 calendar-Designers used digital tricks to make the guinea pigs look like athletesBy Richard Hartley-parkinsonAs London makes its final preparations ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony, it appears that it's not just humans getting into the Games spirit.This set of guinea pigs show that they also want a piece of the action as they take to the track, field and pools for a funny calendar to celebrate the event.Maverick Arts Publishing created a calender called the 'Guinea Pig Games - Going for Gold' and shows what our furry...

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