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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .