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.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
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 .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .