SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings. Peering carefully out of the opening, one by one, the squirrels scout the area before scrambling back inside their den. The cute peekaboo display was caught on camera by photographer Rick Tomalty in his garden in Orford in Quebec, Canada.
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
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 .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
