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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .