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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .