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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .