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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
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 unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .