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.
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 .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .