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.
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .