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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .