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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
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 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .